Articles by Kathryn Tretina

Kat Tretina is a freelance writer based in Orlando, Fl. Her work has appeared in publications like Experian, CreditKarma, The Huffington Post, and more. Education: M.A. in Communication Studies from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

What is the HELOC Draw Period? How to Prepare for the Draw Period End Learn about the draw period of a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and how you can prepare for it as a homeowner who is tapping the equity in your home. Can You Open a Joint Brokerage Account? Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina Can You Open a Joint Brokerage Account? If you’re in a long-term relationship, you’re likely thinking about combining your... Should You Invest for Your Family and Friends? 4 Options to Consider Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina Should You Invest for Your Family and Friends? 4 Options to Consider "Can I give you money to invest for me?” If you’ve had some success in the past... How to Buy Disney Stock: Invest in the Walt Disney Company Learn how to buy shares of Disney stock to invest in one of the most popular global brands. Compare the different methods to trade shares of (DIS). 9 Reasons Why You Still Want a Bank With Branches Find out why you might still want to visit a bank branch when you've grown to rely on online and mobile banking. How to Invest in the NASDAQ Index Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina How to Invest in the NASDAQ Index Investing your money is essential to prepare for retirement, rather than just... 403(b) Plans: Guide to Contribution Limits and Withdrawal Rules Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina 403(b) Plans: Guide to Contribution Limits and Withdrawal Rules If you work for a non-profit organization or government agency, you’re working for... Required Minimum Distributions: Guide to Withdrawing Your Retirement Savings Learn how required minimum distributions (RMDs) work when it comes to withdrawals from your retirement accounts, including how it affects your taxes. How to Invest in the S&P 500 Index Learn how to invest in the S&P 500 index, which includes the top companies in the US., for an easy way to diversify your stock portfolio. Investing in Municipal Bonds: Pros and Cons to Consider Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina Investing in Municipal Bonds: Pros and Cons to Consider If you’re looking to invest your money while minimizing risk, you have a few...